February 14, 2025

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Singapore

Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies (Xnergy), a leading provider of high-power wireless charging solutions for autonomous electrified mobility, has developed the Phoenix­—a compact high-power contactless charger dedicated for smaller applications such as delivery and service robots, smaller AMRs, and AGVs. With its high-power density, Phoenix offers global mobile robot and mobility OEMs the benefits of wireless charging through smaller form factor and carbon footprint. Phoenix delivers 1,500 watts of power and accommodates wide tolerances of up to 5 cm of airgap, in a size slightly bigger than a mobile phone*. To achieve higher efficiency and reduce heat generation, Xnergy selected Infineon’s …

February 12, 2025

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Houston

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TX

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United States

ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of battery safety and performance software for energy storage, is deploying its AI predictive analytics platform to optimize four Texas energy storage projects. Together, they have a capacity of 730 MW and are part of a battery energy storage-focused investment strategy at UBS Asset Management. In 2022, UBS Asset Management acquired four Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) energy storage projects. “Increasing the safety and performance of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is a priority for us. ACCURE’s predictive analytics platform not only streamlined our commissioning process but also improved safety and performance, ensuring …

February 12, 2025

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Parsippany

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NJ

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United States

Nuvvon, an innovator in advanced solid-state battery technologies, has opened a new laboratory in Parsippany, NJ.  This US facility significantly enhances the company’s capabilities to research, develop and build solid-state pouch cells, utilizing novel solid polymer electrolytes to create non-flammable, chemically inert, and safe lithium batteries. The new facility quadruples existing floorspace, consolidating research, manufacturing and testing activities into one location.  This setup fosters improved communication and productivity, allowing the expanded team to work collaboratively under one roof.  The increased space also facilitates team growth and enhances the throughput of new materials development, cell building and testing, ultimately reducing project …

February 7, 2025

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Southfield

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MI

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United States

Dürr Systems AG and LiCAP Technologies Inc. are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable Activated Dry Electrode® technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development of dry electrode coating. Dürr had announced its partnership with U.S. coating expert LiCAP Technologies last year, alongside the acquisition of the French mechanical engineering company Ingecal. This move highlighted Dürr’s goal to offer dry electrode coating solutions in addition to the established wet coating process. The expanded collaboration with Cellforce, a subsidiary of sports car …

February 7, 2025

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Santa Clara

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CA

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United States

Elevated Materials™, a newly formed independent company, launched today with investments from TPG’s Rise Climate fund and Applied Materials, Inc. Building on extensive technology development from Applied, Elevated Materials brings to market revolutionary ultra-thin, uniform lithium films designed to enable the next generation of batteries with enhanced energy density, cycle life, and charge rates. “Today’s battery market is under immense pressure to deliver improved battery performance and lower cost,” said Jim Cushing, CEO of Elevated Materials. “We are helping our customers solve these challenges with our differentiated roll-to-roll vapor deposition technology. Elevated Materials’ advanced lithium films maximize energy density and provide …

February 7, 2025

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San Francisco

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CA

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United States

Tyba, a leading energy storage optimization platform, today announced $13.9 million in Series A funding led by Energize Capital. The round includes new investment from Pear VC, Mobilize Climate Capital, and Borusan Ventures and follow-on investment from Powerhouse, Wireframe, Virta, and Lorimer. This brings Tyba’s total funding to $18.15 million. This capital will help Tyba scale its AI-enabled energy forecasting, trading and optimization solution, which helps energy producers maximize revenue, support grid reliability, and strategically expand their portfolios as they transition to clean energy. The U.S. power grid is transforming, driven by a shift to clean energy and rising electricity …

February 6, 2025

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Parsippany

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New Jersey

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United States

Nuvvon, an innovator in advanced solid-state battery technologies, has opened a new laboratory in Parsippany, NJ.  This US facility significantly enhances the company’s capabilities to research, develop and build solid-state pouch cells, utilizing novel solid polymer electrolytes to create non-flammable, chemically inert, and safe lithium batteries.   The new facility quadruples existing floorspace, consolidating research, manufacturing and testing activities into one location.  This setup fosters improved communication and productivity, allowing the expanded team to work collaboratively under one roof.  The increased space also facilitates team growth and enhances the throughput of new materials development, cell building and testing, ultimately reducing …

February 3, 2025

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Parsippany

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New Jersey

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United States

Nuvvon, an innovator in advanced solid-state battery technologies, has opened a new laboratory in Parsippany, NJ.  Nuvvon’s new US lab significantly enhances the company’s capabilities to research, develop and build solid-state pouch cells, utilizing novel solid polymer electrolytes to create non-flammable, chemically inert, and safe lithium batteries.   The new facility quadruples existing floorspace, consolidating research, manufacturing and testing activities into one location.  This setup fosters improved communication and productivity, allowing the expanded team to work collaboratively under one roof.  The increased space also facilitates team growth and enhances the throughput of new materials development, cell building and testing, ultimately …

February 3, 2025

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Neu-Isenberg

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Germany

Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics announced a distribution agreement with Dukosi Ltd, an Edinburgh, Scotland-based innovator in battery monitoring technology, for advanced battery management systems that cater to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Dukosi's technology streamlines battery management systems by employing contactless communication for monitoring and optimizing battery systems. This approach simplifies the architecture of battery systems, enhances safety by reducing the risk of short circuits, and enables accurate and granular data analysis at cell level. Unlike conventional battery management systems that use complex wiring harnesses, Dukosi’s Cell Monitoring System operates through a decentralized system that transmits …

February 3, 2025

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Monrovia

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CA

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United States

AMADA WELD TECH, a leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding, is proud to announce the integration of cutting-edge blue laser technology into its suite of micro welding technologies. This innovation leverages the unique properties of blue diode lasers to deliver superior performance in welding highly reflective materials, notably copper. Traditional infrared lasers, such as Nd:YAG and fiber lasers, emit light in the 1064-1070 nanometer range, which is less efficiently absorbed by materials like copper, leading to increased energy consumption and potential processing challenges. In contrast, blue lasers operate at a wavelength of approximately …

January 14, 2025

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Chicago

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IL

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United States

DGeo, the new DG Solutions Division at Labelmaster, today announced the release of Obexion FR, a mobile-ready system for first responders to extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires safely. Part of DGeo’s line of Obexion protective packaging, Obexion FR can be easily stored (on fire trucks and other emergency vehicles) and transported to mitigate batteries at risk of thermal runaway. Plus, it maintains safe IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) toxic gas levels – keeping first responders safe. Powered by the AkkuGrain® compound, Obexion FR functions by attacking all three pillars of the fire triangle (heat, oxygen and fuel) …

January 2, 2025

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Bratislava

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Slovakia

At EUR100m, this is the biggest single funding round ever raised for a Slovak technology company paving way for Central Europe’s circular battery ecosystem - Danube Valley Set to be Europe’s primary source of high performance NMC battery cells. Continued partnership with Gotion for LFP battery cells. Sets Ambitious Scaling Goals for 2025 Bratislava, Slovakia – 20/12/2024 – InoBat announces the finalisation of its investment round Series C, successfully raising €100m in equity. Investmentfrom strategic investors Amara Raja and Rio Tinto are complemented with significant contributions from SIH (Slovakia’s sovereign wealth fund), Lilium, Bromo Capital, IPM Group and Cielo Capital …

January 2, 2025

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Holland

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MI

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United States

Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, a pioneer in sustainable organic energy storage materials, has successfully raised $4MM in its Series A offering. The funding will accelerate prototype development, field testing, design and manufacturing processes to pave the way for commercial scalability of its organic flow battery design. Jolt is developing the world’s first scaled organic flow battery, which harnesses proprietary, all-organic materials for long duration energy storage. Organic materials do not rely on mined metals or overseas supply chains for manufacturing, which can be harmful to the environment and economically unreliable. “Our organic energy storage materials will open new opportunities for …

December 27, 2024

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Boston

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Massachusetts

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United States

Erie, PA -- Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI), an international leader in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its MSDB series, a cutting-edge line of magnetic drive sealless centrifugal pumps. The MSDB series offers unparalleled reliability and performance for electronic applications, due to its design as a magnetically coupled, sealless centrifugal pump, which is ideal for handling corrosive and high-specific gravity fluids commonly encountered in electronic manufacturing processes.  The MSDB series builds on the proven DB11/15 platform, featuring a flooded suction design. Available in two models, MSDB2 with two impellers and MSDB3 with three impellers, each stage adds additional head, enabling the pumps to achieve higher heads at lower flows. This allows users to …

December 27, 2024

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Boston

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Massachusetts

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United States

Middletown, CT – The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a global leader in high-performance position measurement systems, is pleased to highlight its Advanced Magnetic Sensing (AMS) family of high-precision non-contact displacement sensors, specifically designed for the materials research and development market. These sensors are engineered to deliver high precision with root mean square (RMS) resolution down to 1 micron, providing extremely accurate measurements essential for research applications. This system’s non-contact measurement capability is crucial for maintaining the integrity of delicate materials. Kaman’s AMS sensors are well-suited for applications such as surface finish inspection, crack and defect detection, and other critical …

December 16, 2024

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Chicago

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IL

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United States

Cellwatch Parent, NDSL, Merges with RLE Technologies; Forms New Platform, Parameter, Strengthening Solutions for Data Centers and Critical Infrastructure Amid Surging AI Power Needs May River Capital, a Chicago-based lower middle-market private equity firm, and its portfolio company, RLE Technologies, today announced the acquisition of NDSL Group Ltd., manufacturer of Cellwatch and leading battery monitoring and management solutions for data centers, utilities, and telecom markets. The two companies will merge as a new platform company, Parameter.  Parameter represents the combined strengths of RLE Technologies and NDSL, with more than 70 years of collective experience providing process industry and facilities management …

December 11, 2024

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San Leandro

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CA

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United States

SAN LEANDRO (December 9, 2024) – Battery technology company Coreshell today announced the electric vehicle (EV) industry’s first commercial-scale 60 Ah battery cells made using an anode with 100 percent domestically-sourced metallurgical silicon (MG-Si). Coreshell’s MG-Si battery cells offer a tenfold increase in specific capacity compared to graphite anodes, while cutting material costs by up to 50 percent. In addition, the technology delivers a 29 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional LFP/graphite batteries. This advancement marks a key milestone in the company’s effort to revolutionize batteries with more efficient, sustainable materials and is particularly significant as China currently …

December 11, 2024

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Tokyo

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Japan

SHIBAURA MACHINE CO., LTD. hereby announces that it has invested in AM Batteries Inc”, a U.S. battery manufacturing start-up company developing a new electrode manufacturing process characterized by low cost and low environmental burden, as described below. Background The lithium-ion battery market is expected to continue to expand on a global scale in a variety of fields, from small consumer products such as smart phones and laptop PCs, to automotive applications such as PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) and BEVs (battery electric vehicles), and large power supply units for residential buildings and base stations. While active investment in battery manufacturing …

December 6, 2024

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Brussels

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Belgium

Today, the InnoEnergy Skills Institute, one of Europe’s leading training skills providers for the sustainable energy workforce, announces the achievement of its objective to directly train 100,000 learners through its European Battery Alliance (EBA) Academy. Launched in 2022 as the first of Europe’s Net-Zero Academy following a mandate from the European Commission, the Academy addresses the needs of a rapidly evolving industry and its workforce. The Academy provides tailored training services to equip new talent entering the industry and enhance the technical expertise of experienced professionals, developed in collaboration with industry experts at the European Battery Alliance. Technical courses developed …

December 6, 2024

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Charlotte

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NC

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United States

LS Energy Solutions (“LS-ES”), a leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions, announced today that the company completed a battery energy storage system for Citizens Energy Corporation (“Citizens”) in Greater Boston, integrating a 4.99 MW/15 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with an energy management system to meet Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP)’s requirements. The system will be used for WMLP and will significantly benefit their customers in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The project will provide electricity cost savings during annual and monthly peak demand periods along with emergency backup power to essential Town services in the event of …